Peter Pan
Chapter 16: The Return Home
by J.M. Barrie
Having taken control of the Jolly Roger, Peter navigates the ship back to London. Wendy decides where her true place is.
Having taken control of the Jolly Roger, Peter navigates the ship back to London. Wendy decides where her true place is.
Nelly returns to the Grange after she is freed by Zillah to assure Edgar that Cathy is safe. She sends servants to bring Cathy back to the Grange, they come back empty handed. Cathy finally escapes with the help of Linton, and is reunited with Edgar right before he dies.
Coverdale is surprised to discover the identity of his neighbors.
A new guest that does not speak the common language moves into the cottage that the monster observes and he learns the language as it is taught to her. He learns the obligations and pleasures of human relationships and realizes his lonliness.
The narrator tells of his life of isolation living with his cousin and aunt.
Victor grows up in a tight domestic circle, in which he flourishes, and is intrigued with the mysteries of the natural world. He begins his study of outdated alchemists and then electricity.
Burial mounds are studied, and mention is made of the historical tales of pirates and the development of the area for tourism.
Beth's room is prepared to make her final days as comfortable as possible. Jo's poem has a profound effect on Beth.
A queen marries another man after the king dies and he is especially cruel. He passes a ridiculous law that a man with a golden beard doesn’t abide by. The king goes off to war and his stepson lets the man out and he is therefore blessed by good luck and magical assistance.
The doctor, busy taking care of the sick and dying monkeys, asks a favor of the the King of Beast. Exhausted, the doctor finally gets some much needed sleep.
Lady Muriel gets a visit from a German man.
The rest of the girls are introduced to Sara Crewe. Sara's first French lesson does not go as Miss Minchin planned.
The very vain Emperor in this fairy tale is tricked by a pair of thieves.
Rat is about to leave on another adventure with the Sea Rat, but is stopped by Mole before departing.
The friends discover the little people are actually vegetables that grow from plants. They have to be replanted every five years.
A cursed woman's husband attempts to free her soul.
Cathy nurses her father during the winter, she believes he is dying. Then, Cathy speaks to Heathcliff, who tells her Linton is sick because she cut off communication with him. The next day Nelly and Cathy leave to visit Wuthering Heights.
Tom Eaves gives his opinion. Lord Steyne is troubled by his son's situation, but continues to distract himself with lavish parties.
Alphege gains a throne, a queen, and a brother.
The book’s narrator discusses the events that followed Dimmesdale’s death and reports on the fates of the other major characters.
Hester calls to Pearl to join her and Dimmesdale. From the other side of the brook, Pearl eyes her parents with suspicion.
Phileas' game of whist is suddenly interrupted by Colonel Proctor, who he quickly challenges to a duel. A surprise attack forces the two to temporarily forget their differences. Passepartout is successful in his mission once again.